Professor Cath Ellis from Western Sydney University wrote an opinion piece advising students against relying on AI for academic work, but it was revealed that she used AI to compose the article. The piece was subsequently removed from the Sydney Morning Herald for not meeting editorial guidelines.

• 01Cath Ellis, a pro vice chancellor at Western Sydney University, wrote an op-ed in the Sydney Morning Herald urging students not to use AI.
• 02The article was flagged as AI-generated by the detection service Pangram, leading to its removal.
• 03Ellis defended her use of AI, stating it was based on her own extensive knowledge and materials.
• 04The university claimed her use of AI was a 'sophisticated and appropriate' application.
• 05This incident follows a similar case where a New York Times journalist was dismissed for using AI to write a book review.

This incident raises concerns about academic integrity and the use of AI in educational settings.